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Dorrmann Family History

Dorrmann Surname Meaning

Historically, surnames evolved as a way to sort people into groups - by occupation, place of origin, clan affiliation, patronage, parentage, adoption, and even physical characteristics (like red hair). Many of the modern surnames in the dictionary can be traced back to Britain and Ireland.


Similar surnames: Dohrmann, Borrmann, Dorman, Dorfman, Borgmann, Portmann, Mohrmann

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Where is the Dorrmann family from?

You can see how Dorrmann families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Dorrmann family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Dorrmann families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 8 Dorrmann families living in Iowa. This was about 80% of all the recorded Dorrmann's in USA. Iowa had the highest population of Dorrmann families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Dorrmann surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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What did your Dorrmann ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Dorrmann. 100% of Dorrmann men worked as a Laborer.

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*We display top occupations by gender to maintain their historical accuracy during times when men and women often performed different jobs.

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Top Male Occupations In 1940

  • Laborer
    100%

What Dorrmann family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 201 census records available for the last name Dorrmann. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Dorrmann census records can tell you where and how your ancestors worked, their level of education, veteran status, and more.

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Passenger Lists

There are 75 immigration records available for the last name Dorrmann. Passenger lists are your ticket to knowing when your ancestors arrived in the UK, and how they made the journey - from the ship name to ports of arrival and departure.

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Draft Cards

There are 150 military records available for the last name Dorrmann. For the veterans among your Dorrmann ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Dorrmann lifespan?

Between 1969 and 2004, in the United States, Dorrmann life expectancy was at its lowest point in 2002, and highest in 1986. The average life expectancy for Dorrmann in 1969 was 87, and 91 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Dorrmann ancestors lived in harsh conditions. A short lifespan might also indicate health problems that were once prevalent in your family. The SSDI is a searchable database of more than 70 million names. You can find birthdates, death dates, addresses and more.

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